Emirati politician says Israel normalization should not be used in Israeli election
Former Minister of State Anwar Gargash made the bold comments following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again canceling his trip to Abu Dhabi.
Some Emirati politicians are upset with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he is using United Arab Emirates-Israel relations to bolster his reelection campaign.
Anwar Gargash, who served as minister of state for foreign affairs from 2008 until February, said the point of the normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE is not related to Israel’s election.
“The UAE will not be a part in any internal electioneering in Israel, now or ever,” said Gargash on Twitter Wednesday.
Israelis will head to the polls on March 23 for the fourth national election in two years. Netanyahu is seeking to continue his historically long tenure as prime minister, which began in 2009.
